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AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: -
Answer✔frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Answer✔Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range
(THRR). - Answer✔resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - Answer✔preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - Answer✔30 minutes, 5 days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________.
- Answer✔subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in
physical activity are __________ and __________. - Answer✔blood pressure and total serum
cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
__________ system. - Answer✔circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. -
Answer✔provide a site for the production of red blood cells
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The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
Answer✔intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific
__________. - Answer✔agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - Answer✔abduction
adduction
The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the
oxygen demand of the body. - Answer✔steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - Answer✔coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per
minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - Answer✔130 and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - Answer✔triceps and pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle
to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - Answer✔Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a _________. -
Answer✔lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - Answer✔Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. -
Answer✔proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - Answer✔static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is __________. -
Answer✔perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to _____________. -
Answer✔apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - Answer✔cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to __________ in the
standing position. - Answer✔holding a neutral pelvic alignment
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Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of __________. -
Answer✔weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of __________. -
Answer✔osteoporosis
A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - Answer✔high row
Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - Answer✔coma
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should
__________. - Answer✔monitor hydration levels
A motivational technique called __________ is used to sustain a Type B participant for lifelong
exercise adherence. - Answer✔acknowledgement
One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to __________. -
Answer✔prevent blood pooling
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury? - Answer✔Tendinitis
The 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to:
__________________________________
(List one) - Answer✔encourage more Americans to become active
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends checking the pulse at
the __________ artery. - Answer✔radial
One way to increase exercise intensity is to __________. - Answer✔add traveling
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that a recovery heart
rate be taken __________ of aerobic work. - Answer✔3-5 minutes upon conclusion
A food, such as __________, represent(s) a complete source of protein. - Answer✔poultry
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and/or endurance is discontinued, a
reduction in muscle fitness may occur after _____ month(s). - Answer✔3
According to AFAA FITT-at-a-Glance, participants should aim for a cardiorespiratory exercise
intensity that burns a minimum of _____ kilo calories per week. - Answer✔1,000
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity of _____ %
of heart rate reserve (HRR). - Answer✔40
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or __________. -
Answer✔point of tightness
When performing a squat, during the concentric contraction, _________ occurs. - Answer✔hip
extension
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AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: -
Answer✔frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Answer✔Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range
(THRR). - Answer✔resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - Answer✔preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - Answer✔30 minutes, 5 days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________.
- Answer✔subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in
physical activity are __________ and __________. - Answer✔blood pressure and total serum
cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
__________ system. - Answer✔circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. -
Answer✔provide a site for the production of red blood cells
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The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
Answer✔intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific
__________. - Answer✔agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - Answer✔abduction
adduction
The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the
oxygen demand of the body. - Answer✔steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - Answer✔coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per
minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - Answer✔130 and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - Answer✔triceps and pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle
to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - Answer✔Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a _________. -
Answer✔lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - Answer✔Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. -
Answer✔proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - Answer✔static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is __________. -
Answer✔perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to _____________. -
Answer✔apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - Answer✔cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to __________ in the
standing position. - Answer✔holding a neutral pelvic alignment
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Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of __________. -
Answer✔weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of __________. -
Answer✔osteoporosis
A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - Answer✔high row
Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - Answer✔coma
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should
__________. - Answer✔monitor hydration levels
A motivational technique called __________ is used to sustain a Type B participant for lifelong
exercise adherence. - Answer✔acknowledgement
One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to __________. -
Answer✔prevent blood pooling
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury? - Answer✔Tendinitis
The 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to:
__________________________________
(List one) - Answer✔encourage more Americans to become active
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends checking the pulse at
the __________ artery. - Answer✔radial
One way to increase exercise intensity is to __________. - Answer✔add traveling
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that a recovery heart
rate be taken __________ of aerobic work. - Answer✔3-5 minutes upon conclusion
A food, such as __________, represent(s) a complete source of protein. - Answer✔poultry
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and/or endurance is discontinued, a
reduction in muscle fitness may occur after _____ month(s). - Answer✔3
According to AFAA FITT-at-a-Glance, participants should aim for a cardiorespiratory exercise
intensity that burns a minimum of _____ kilo calories per week. - Answer✔1,000
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity of _____ %
of heart rate reserve (HRR). - Answer✔40
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or __________. -
Answer✔point of tightness
When performing a squat, during the concentric contraction, _________ occurs. - Answer✔hip
extension
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